Whirlpool TS22BR, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 pp e o Our 16 Food Storage Guide 18 YYou Need 21 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Q MODEL TS22BR ...

Page 2: ...help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You N...

Page 3: ...s size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instruction...

Page 4: ...his section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Control panel Model and Leveling rollers behind base grille ...

Page 5: ...ctrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Sprang grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord grounding plug Installing it properly 1 ...

Page 6: ...eft To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 14 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 14 Right to raise left to lower Front roller Use a screwdriver ...

Page 7: ...u how to do just that Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A warmest to C coldest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool dow...

Page 8: ...cle often enough Refrigerator 3 Freezer C If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD Controls not set correctly for your conditions Refrigerator 2 Freezer B If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator 3 Freezer C If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerato...

Page 9: ...wer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop i 2 Lift the front 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove crisper crisper cover and meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer...

Page 10: ... turn ice maker on until connected to the water suDDhr lbstructlona or Ice maker water supplv hook up are hed to the back of the refriaerator cabinet l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is need...

Page 11: ...e signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners...

Page 12: ...the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open NOTE Large amounts of ice should be taken from the ice bin not through the dispenser To dispense ice 1 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dis penser bar Hold glass close to the dispenser o...

Page 13: ...tes for the dispenser motor to reset l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Off taste or odor in ice l Ice attracts airborne odors old ice l Water quality l Foods not properly wrapped l Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning l Plumbing to ice maker l New ice maker l Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container l Water containing min...

Page 14: ... disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in personal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp...

Page 15: ...refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compres sor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Lev...

Page 16: ... wash rinse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use with mild detergent warm abrasive or harsh cleaners water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Rinse and dry thoroughly l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provide...

Page 17: ...lean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigera tor on page...

Page 18: ...ge Guide In This Section Page Page Storing fresh food 16 Storing frozen food 19 There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the r...

Page 19: ...rative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use l Rigid plastic containers...

Page 20: ...suggested storage times Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 FOOD STORAGE TIME Fruits l Citrus 4 to 6 months l Commercially frozen 12 months l Juice concentrates 12 months l Others 8 to 12 months Vegetables l Commercially frozen 8 months ...

Page 21: ...n top of or behind sounds or a behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rattling jingling The sounds are normal noise New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 15 There is water in This is normal in hot muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the the defrost pan weather The pan may even be pan does not overflow half full The lights...

Page 22: ...EHOLD WASHIND MACHINES 6 MAJOR SERVICE 6 REPAIR DRVERS SERVICE 6 REPAJR See whlrlpcol Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Auihorlzed Whirlpool Sewlce Authorized WhIrlpool Service Exampb XVZ Service Co Erempb KY2 Service Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replaceme...

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Page 24: ...designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 02 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the e...